| National Country Symbols Of Bahamas,The Introduction:Bahamas,The |
Lucayan Indians inhabited the islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World on San Salvador in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas has prospered through tourism and international banking and investment management. Because of its geography, the country is a major transshipment point for illegal drugs, particularly shipments to the US and Europe, and its territory is used for smuggling illegal migrants into the US.
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| National Map Of Bahamas,The |
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| National Flag Of Bahamas,The |
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| Flag Description: |
| three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based on the hoist side; the band colors represent the golden beaches of the islands surrounded by the aquamarine sea; black represents the vigor and force of a united people, while the pointing triangle indicates the enterprise and determination of the Bahamian people to develop the rich resources of land and sea |
| National Emblem(Coat Of Arms) Of Bahamas,The |
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| National Anthem Of Bahamas,The |
| National Anthem Style: Midi |
